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稲穂

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 稲穂

なほ
Noun
Freq #39073
1

ear (head) of rice

Examples
実るほど頭の下がる稲穂かな。
The boughs that bear most hang lowest.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1038
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

rice plant

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いね
いな-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いの
しね
15 strokes
Frequency: 1656
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

ear
ear (grain)
head
crest (wave)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こう
のり
ほい
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